How far is Cutler Bay, FL from Cape Coral, FL?
The driving distance from Cutler Bay, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 166.2 miles (267.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121 miles (194.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Collier County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cutler Bay and Cape Coral.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cutler Bay and Cape Coral.
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Start on the route
35 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
23 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Old Cutler Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Old Cutler Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Cutler Road
24 m · 2 sec · Old Cutler Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Cutler Road
2226 ft · 1 min · Old Cutler Road
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Turn right onto Southwest 216th Street
1 km · 1 min · Southwest 216th Street
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Turn right onto East Frontage Road
2896 ft · 1 min · East Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando
991 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
1.3 mi · 2 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
3.6 mi · 5 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
2.5 mi · 3 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
15.5 mi · 18 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Okeechobee Road
1140 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 27: Okeechobee Road
633 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
17.6 mi · 23 min · Okeechobee Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples
1360 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Naples
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Alligator Alley
106.6 mi · 1 hr 54 min · Alligator Alley
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 876: Cape Coral
1765 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CR 876 West: Lee County Sports Complex, Florida SouthWestern State College, Cape Coral
160 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto CR 876 West
35 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Daniels Parkway
4.8 mi · 8 min · Daniels Parkway
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Turn right onto South Cleveland Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · South Cleveland Avenue
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Turn left onto College Parkway
3.2 mi · 6 min · College Parkway
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Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Cape Coral Bridge Road
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Continue on Cape Coral Parkway East
1 mi · 2 min · Cape Coral Parkway East
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Turn right
61 m · 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cutler Bay and Cape Coral.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Alligator Alley
Merge slight left onto Alligator Alley
107 mi · 01h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cutler Bay and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cape Coral.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cutler Bay to Cape Coral?
The road trip is about 166.2 miles (267.5 km) and usually takes 02h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Immokalee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81 miles from Cutler Bay and 85.2 miles from Cape Coral.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121 miles (194.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.31 one way or $48.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cutler Bay and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cape Coral.
Stop Ideas Near Immokalee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Immokalee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cutler Bay and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 120.97 mi (194.68 km).
#1 Cutler Bay
Incorporated town in Miami-Dade County, Florida
| Population | 43,203 |
| Coordinates | 25.5783000, -80.3377000 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cape Coral
The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.
| Population | 200,972 |
| Coordinates | 26.5628500, -81.9495300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-81.94953, 26.562855)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 268 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $24.31 | $48.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $26.93 | $53.87 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $28.69 | $57.38 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $25.49 | $50.98 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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